When Parineeta returned to the big screen for its 20th anniversary, Vidya Balan braved Mumbai’s heavy monsoon rains to celebrate the film’s renewed release. But it wasn’t the stormy weather that stole the show, it was a tender gesture that truly stole hearts.
As soon as Rekha graced the event, Vidya’s genuine excitement was impossible to miss. In one viral clip, she rushed to greet the veteran actress with a tight hug. But that was just the beginning. In a deeply respectful and touching moment, Vidya lowered herself to touch Rekha’s feet and then pressed her hand to her lips in a heartfelt kiss, a gesture brimming with admiration and tradition.
Unsurprisingly, the internet couldn’t get enough. Comments poured in applauding the authenticity of their bond. Fans showered them with praise, calling the moment “gorgeous,” “real and true hearts,” and even likening Vidya’s reaction to that of a teenager meeting her idol.
The night was star-studded beyond the duo. Alongside Vidya and Rekha were luminaries like Dia Mirza, Shreya Ghoshal, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Rajkumar Hirani, all gathered to honor the legacy of Parineeta.
The film itself, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by the late Pradeep Sarkar, marked Vidya Balan’s debut in Bollywood back in 2005. On August 29, it will be re-released in select theaters across India for one week, celebrating not just 20 years of the film, but also two decades of Vidya’s cinematic journey and half a century of Vinod Chopra Films.
This beautiful moment, Vidya’s humility, Rekha’s grace, and Parineeta’s timelessness, joined hands to remind us how cinema can bring generations, hearts, and memories together in the most heartfelt way.
